Grants, Loans & Incentives

The City of Atlanta has a number of funding opportunities available to business owners, both prospective and current. Many of these opportunities are provided through Invest Atlanta, one of the City's business development agencies.

Loans

New Markets Catalyst Fund
A revolving loan program created to address the need for small business lending in distressed neighborhoods.

Small Business Loan
Provides financial and technical assistance to small, minority- and female-owned businesses to expand and/or relocate in the city.

Business Improvement Loan Fund
If you are unable to obtain a market-rate loan to fund your business, you may qualify for a loan if your project is located in a targeted business improvement district.

The Phoenix Fund
Assists small and medium-sized businesses with affordable loans.

New Market Tax Credits
Below-market rate loans or equity investments that can save eligible developers up to 20 percent

Opportunity Loan Fund
Small and medium-sized businesses who create at least five new jobs in the City of Atlanta are eligible for "gap" financing.